Comments on: Wednesday, February 25, 2009

By: Nate Dogg

Nate Dogg — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:20:57 +0000

My handicap is a 3

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:42:52 +0000

Amy, you are the one doing all the work. I’m just there to remind you that you are capable of SO much.

Mark, I happen to think the journey you are taking will make you a better athlete and coach in the long run. Your dedication to CrossFit and your well-being is an inspiration to all. Especially since you are getting SO old.

For all who don’t know Mark has a b-day this week…by golly I think it is tomorrow!!!

By: Mark Riebel

Mark Riebel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:10:55 +0000

I have to agree with Sage, as one of my biggest weaknesses is also patience. Fitness is a long, hard road no matter how you approach it, and it’s easy to become frustrated when the results take longer than you would like. When I hurt my back the first time last June, I figured I could work through it, letting my ego get in the way of healing so I could keep up with others during the wods. In August I was rewarded with my stubbornness (stupidity would also be a good word) with an injury that not only required narcotics just to sleep, but it certainly didn’t allow me to most of the exercises we do on a regular basis.

In the following months, all I’ve done is keep my head down, performing my rehab exercises every day without fail and doing the workouts that I could do. It was extremely hard to watch so many others making gains while I felt like I was stuck in the same place. But through my patience and persistence I’ve finally started to return to some state of normalcy, and it feels great to be coming back and to be able to work out with everyone again.

I still get annoyed sometimes that I’m not performing at my best, but I know that patience and passion will get me where I want to be.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:54:26 +0000

You know, come to think of it… I walk back in the door, too. Thanks to Dani, I have stopped telling myself I can’t do a certain weight or number or reps – instead I focus on doing it! Thanks Dani!

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:38:52 +0000

C-Note, give that bar hell tonight. I expect a full report. Love you lady. Be strong!

By: Coryna

Coryna — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:22:23 +0000

Ironic that Mike’s great post about weaknesses comes up on the day that the WOD is my ULTIMATE weakness. My weighted squats are horrible. When I first saw the WOD this morning, I was going to opt out and go on a beach run tonight instead. Now after reading everyone’s comments and having a little heart-to-heart with myself, I know the only place I should be tonight is CFI. I need to get over being embarrassed about my lifting skills and strength (which I SERIOUSLY am). I need to work on it!

Great job Mmmm good for dedicating yourself to working on your weaknesses. It sounds like your weaknesses are being added to the list of your enumerable strengths. Double whoot!

Dani, I think I am in your camp. Met con until we’re blue in the face, but go scaredy-cat with the heavy lifts. Let’s ramp it up!

By: courtland

courtland — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:54:08 +0000

WOD Front Squat 3 – 3 – 3 -3 -3 @ 135, 155, 135, 150 155 + 2 x 10 @ 135, 115

Problem with forward lean brought too much pressure on my wrists bending backwards which was very uncomfortable. As this was the first time I did front squats as a stand alone workout, really just focused on the “elbows up” cue.

By: Francisco Martinezcuello

Francisco Martinezcuello — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:54:01 +0000

Mike – thanks for the honest article. The 6 a.m. crew keeps getting bigger and stronger. Thanks Justin for the shotout…but you’re the lead on team jarhead. I won’t be able to make it tomorrow morning since I have to take the twins to school tomorrow, but I will hit it up at xfit Miramar during lunch. There are too many weaknesses for me to list so I will just have to work on it all! Get Some!

By: Sage Burgener

Sage Burgener — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:22:53 +0000

my weaknesses are definitely my flexibility and patience! flexibility when it comes to all the lifts and patience when it comes to understanding that results take time. Working with Wedge (aka M) and Dani ( I wont use her recently made up nick name) motivates me to not only want to improve my lifting and coaching so that I am able to help them progress, but they also motivate me to want to be a better all around athlete.

Michele’s ability to constantly impress me by her strength, speed, and ability to take what I say and apply it to her movements amazes me everyday. And after meeting Dani and working with her, I will never underestimate that power of a positive attitude and just down right hard work. Thank you girls for making me want to be better!

I find it amazing how we all have weaknesses, but we all have people that we can train with that can turn our weaknesses into strengths. Everyone should take advantage of that!

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:42:00 +0000

Great post Mike!

My greatest handicap is being aggressive when lifting heavy loads. The dancer in me always seems to sneak out. I have found great success in working out with others whose strength is my weakness, specifically Sage and M. It is always very humbling when I lift with them, but I think watching their speed is helping me greatly. Love u ladies.

Hope everyone has a great day!